We were delighted to host Digital Unite's Lived Experience of Digital Inclusion Event, where we had a broader look at digital exclusion across communities, including real stories from people.We explored the specific challenges young people face, from device access to online safety, confidence, and the pressures of digital‑first systems. The session included real stories from people who have struggled with digital confidence and overcome barriers with the support of digital champions, friends, and local services. We heard from Auxilia Youth Project, Alzheimer's Society UK and Grace and Sophie from Building Self-Belief CIO.Thank you to Kate Holmes from Digital Unite for a fantastic and insightful day and Capgemini for the support.Watch our full Event reel below!
Consett Heritage Project / January 28th, 2025
Voices of Consett - Kris Kennedy
Kris Kennedy, has lived and worked in Consett all of his life, living in Constance Street and currently working at Consett Golf Club. As part of our Consett Heritage project, read his Consett Heritage story here.
Wellbeing / January 8th, 2025
Employability / January 8th, 2025
The Teenage Girls Mental Wellbeing and Aspirations Programme with Wellfield School
Recently, we completed this programme with a group of year 9 girls from Wellfield School. Some topics that we covered across the sessions included unhelpful thinking, friendships, self-esteem and body image. To culminate the end of the programme, we took the students on a trip to visit Newcastle University, an escape room and a restaurant.
Youth Social Action / October 5th, 2022
Celebrating Black History
Celebrate, Educate, Inspire – Our Trustee Gary Jones has been invited to a special reception at Parliament on the 26th October 2022 to celebrate Black History Month.